About Us:

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport (RDWSA) is a proud subsidiary of RATP Dev and part of the RATP Group, a global leader in public transport. With operations spanning 16 countries and over more than 100 subsidiaries, we design, operate, and maintain urban and interurban transport networks that move millions of people every day. From automated metros to buses and trams, our expertise ensures seamless, reliable and sustainable mobility.

As a contractor to the Australian Federal and NSW governments, Parklife Metro is leading a transformative metro project connecting St Marys to Bradfield, linking with the new Western Sydney Airport.

The Parklife Metro (PLM) consortium made up of Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild is delivering the Stations, Systems, Trains and Operations & Maintenance (SSTOM) package of works for the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport (SM-WSA) project.

RDWSA will proudly operate and maintain 6 new stations, 12 metro trains, core rail systems, and a state-of-the-art stabling and maintenance facility at Orchard Hills on the Western Sydney Airport metro line for 15 years after the line has become operational.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Asset Management Director, the Depot and Maintenance Manager will oversee the teams responsible for WSA Depot operations, warehouse management, and the Maintenance and Diagnostic Centre (MDC). This role ensures the efficient operation of depot, warehouse, and maintenance functions while upholding safety, reliability, and performance standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Managing depot, warehouse, and maintenance operations, including train and track machine movements.

Leading engineering and asset management teams supporting testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Developing and implementing processes for depot operations, maintenance, fault control, and incident response.

Establishing and overseeing the Maintenance Diagnostic Centre (MDC) and Fault Controller functions within the OCC.

Managing warehouse logistics, including stores, equipment, tools, and consumables.

Overseeing maintenance performance, compliance, and reporting to Sydney Metro.

Leading the development and optimization of incident response and recovery functions.

Managing budgets, personnel, and resources in line with RDWSA policies and procedures.

About You:

This is a key leadership role pivotal in ensuring seamless depot operations and maintenance readiness to support a safe and efficient network. To be successful in this role you will need:

Relevant educational qualifications in engineering, asset management, or a related field

10 years’ experience in maintenance centre or depot operations

Knowledge of incident, fault response, and recovery operations

Experience in O&M phase on GoA4 networks and depot/warehouse operations.

Strong ability to set strategy and objectives

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills